What is Neurology?

Neurology is the medical specialty that deals disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

Common disorders of the nervous system that a neurologist treats include:

Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia

Parkinson’s Disease

Stroke

Epilepsy

Multiple Sclerosis

Myasthenia Gravis

Migraine and other forms of headache

Peripheral Neuropathy

Brain and Spinal Cord injury

Guillian Barre Syndrome

Muscular Dystrophy

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Symptoms for which a patient may come to a neurologist for evaluation include things like:

Headaches

Numbness and tingling

Muscle Weakness

Memory loss/Cognitive Decline

Seizures

Speech Disorders

Gait and balance Disorders

Dizziness

Visual Disturbances

Sciatica

Muscle Spasms

Tremors

As with any visit to a physician, your encounter will begin with a basic history of your present problem and any prior medical issues. This will then be followed by a neurological examination. Additional testing a neurologist might typically perform or order include: